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EKF 9L

1972 MG Mgb

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 1972 MG Mgb30,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKF 9L
MakeMG
ModelMgb
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 92,385 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,761 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,399 miles

surface rust on floors

Nearside Rear oil leak back axle

Pass 1 Aug 2018 91,096 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,521 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 89,578 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 87,612 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 87,596 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 86,844 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 86,509 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both rear leaf springs rusty

offside rear bump stop missing

outer sill trims fitted

surface corrosion to both front inner wings, offside front chassis rail, nearside front bulkhead, nearside and offside boot areas, offside front and both rear floorpans, both rear inner sills and both rear inner arches

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,103 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear leaf springs corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

outer sill trims fitted

surface corrosion to both front inner wings, offside front chassis rail, nearside front bulkhead, nearside and offside boot areas, offside front and rear floor pans, rear inner sills and offside rear inner arch

Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,043 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear leaf springs corroded

offside rear bump stop missing

outer sill trims fitted

surface corrosion to both front inner wings, offside front chassis rail, nearside front bulkhead, nearside and offside boot areas, offside front and rear floorpans, rear inner sills and offside rear inner arch

Pass 30 Jun 2010 85,113 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 84,035 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 82,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid contaminated

Fail 27 Jun 2008 82,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake fluid contaminated

Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,247 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 78,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the MG Mgb?

Based on 26,893 MOT tests across 2,439 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
382
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
2,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 736
Stop lamp not working 551
brake binding 549
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 531
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 460
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EKF 9L is a 1972 MG Mgb in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1972 MG Mgb models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 30,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgb fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 736 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EKF 9L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgb typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 54 years old, this MG Mgb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKF 9L registered?

EKF 9L is a 1972 MG Mgb, first registered on 22 August 1972.

Is EKF 9L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKF 9L shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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